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UPPSC Mains 2019 GS IV PYQ

Official questions in exam order — Section A (8 marks, 125 words) and Section B (12 marks, 200 words). Each answer will sit on one canonical WRAP URL.

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Section A · Q1 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS4 · 8 marks · Solution

What is ethics? Explain its role in human life.

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Section A · Q2 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS4 · 8 marks · Solution

What is the process of strengthening the moral values? Whether strengthening of moral values helps in character-building? Discuss.

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Section A · Q3 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS4 · 8 marks · Solution

Write short notes on:(A) Ethical responsibilities of public servant.(B) Public interest and the right to information.

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Section A · Q4 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS4 · 8 marks · Solution

What is universal religion? Discuss its major elements.

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Section A · Q5 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS4 · 8 marks · Solution

Consider the non-cooperation movement of Gandhi from the philosophical point of view.

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Section A · Q6 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS4 · 8 marks · Solution

Differentiate between democratic attitude and bureaucratic attitude of public servants.

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Section A · Q7 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS4 · 8 marks · Solution

Explain the merits and demerits of persuasion in relation to public protest.

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Section A · Q8 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS4 · 8 marks · Solution

Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil services:(A) Transparency(B) Accountability(C) Courage of conviction

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Section A · Q9 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS4 · 8 marks · Solution

We are witnessing increasing instances of sexual violence against women in the country. Despite legal provisions against it, the number of such incidences is increasing. Suggest some innovative measures to tackle this menace.

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Section A · Q10 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS4 · 8 marks · Solution

You are an honest and responsible civil servant. You often observe the following:(A) There is a general perception that adhering to ethical conduct may face difficulties to yourself and cause problem for the family, whereas unfair practices may help to reach the career goals.(B) When the number of people adopting unfair means is large, a small minority having a preference towards ethical means make no difference.Examine the above statements with their merits and demerits.

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Section B · Q11 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS4 · 12 marks · Solution

"Religious bigotry has always been an obstacle for progress in any democratic country." Discuss.

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Section B · Q12 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS4 · 12 marks · Solution

Examine the role of social and political ideas of Karl Marx in the field of contemporary public services.

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Section B · Q13 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS4 · 12 marks · Solution

How far Gita's Niskam Karmayoga can be helpful in preventing the increasing events of depression and suicide? Discuss.

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Section B · Q14 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS4 · 12 marks · Solution

What are the seven principles of public life? Are they codes of conduct for civil servants? Evaluate.

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Section B · Q15 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS4 · 12 marks · Solution

You are trying to become a P.C.S. officer and after clearing various stages you are now eligible for the personal interview. While on your way to the interview you see an elderly man walking with his grand-daughter. Suddenly the old man suffers a heart attack right in front of you and the grand-daughter pleads with you for help. What will you do? Discuss in detail.

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Section B · Q16 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS4 · 12 marks · Solution

It is often said that poverty leads to corruption. However, there are plenty of instances where affluent and powerful people indulge in corruption on a large scale. What are the main causes of corruption among people? Support your answer with examples.

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Section B · Q17 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS4 · 12 marks · Solution

Is there any role of empathy in public services? Explain your views with a suitable example.

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Section B · Q18 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS4 · 12 marks · Solution

Discuss the utility of Emotional Intelligence in administration.

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Section B · Q19 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS4 · 12 marks · Solution

What factors influence the formation of a person’s attitude towards social problems? Support your answer with examples.

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Section B · Q20 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS4 · 12 marks · Solution

Meenu keeps telling her friends that she is fond of social service, yet she never participates in any social-welfare activities. One of her friend’s father is associated with an NGO that frequently organises welfare programmes such as free distribution of clothes and medicines to the poor. Although Meenu was asked many times to devote some time to that NGO, she showed no interest. What probable explanations can be given for Meenu’s conduct? Justify psychologically.

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